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独创性声明、学位论文版权使用授权书和STATEMTNT OF AUTHORSHIP
Acknowledgements
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.2.1 Present English teaching situation in vocational schools
1.2.2 Present English teaching situation in Simao Agricultural School
1.2.3 Students' diverse minority cultural backgrounds in Simao Agricultural School
1.3 Aims of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Defining the terms
2.2 Cooperative learning
2.2.1 Views about cooperative learning
2.2.2 Basic elements of cooperative learning
2.2.3 Practical strategies of cooperative learning
2.2.4 A rationale for using cooperative learning in ESL/EFL classrooms
2.3 Intercultural communication
2.3.1 Importance of intercultural communication
2.3.2 Contents of intercultural communication
2.3.3 Elements of intercultural communication
2.3.4 Successful intercultural communication through cooperative learning
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Hypothesis
3.2 Research design
3.2.1 Subject selection
3.2.2 Experiment design and its procedures
3.3 Data collection and analysis
3.3.1 Surveys and questionnaires
3.3.2 Interviews
3.4 The validity of the research
3.5 Limitations
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Results of the quantitative research
4.1.1 Comparison of English achievement before and after a one-term experiment
4.1.2 Classroom observations for students' participation
4.1.3 Evaluation of the cooperative learning experiment in relative departments
4.2 Results of the qualitative research
4.2.1 Interviews
4.2.2 The questionnaires
4.3 Discussions about the study
4.3.1 Findings
4.3.2 Issues concerned with cooperative learning
4.3.3 Teachers' role in cooperative learning
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Pedagogical implications
5.2 Suggestions for future research
Works cited
Appendices
